Hexagram 44

Coming to Meet

天风姤 · 姤 · Gòu | Heaven over Wind

Wind beneath heaven; a small influence returns—watch it early.

EncounterTemptationVigilanceRestraint

Upper trigram

乾 · Heaven

Lower trigram

巽 · Wind

The Judgment

“The maiden is powerful. One should not marry such a maiden.”

The Lines

Six at the beginningChecked with a bronze brake. Perseverance brings good fortune. To let it have somewhere to go leads to misfortune. A lean pig, restless, paces about.

Nine in the second placeThere is a fish in the wrapping. No blame, but it does not reach the guests.

Nine in the third placeNo skin on his thighs; he walks only with difficulty. Danger, but no great blame.

Nine in the fourth placeNo fish in the wrapping. This gives rise to misfortune.

Nine in the fifth placeA melon wrapped in willow leaves; beauty hidden within. Something drops down from heaven.

Nine at the topHe meets it with the horns. Regret, but no blame.

Line texts are an original modern translation of the classical Zhou Yi (public domain).

Meaning

A single yin line returns at the bottom, meeting the yang above. A small, seductive influence has entered; left unchecked, it can grow strong.

Guidance

Notice subtle negative influences while they are small; do not let what seems minor take hold.

When This Hexagram Appears

The quiet return of a tempting or corrupting factor that must be checked before it spreads.

FAQ about Hexagram 44

What does Hexagram 44, Coming to Meet, mean?

Coming to Meet (天风姤, hexagram 44 of the I Ching). A single yin line returns at the bottom, meeting the yang above. A small, seductive influence has entered; left unchecked, it can grow strong.

What is the Judgment of the Coming to Meet hexagram?

The Judgment reads: “The maiden is powerful. One should not marry such a maiden.” Wind beneath heaven; a small influence returns—watch it early.

What guidance does Hexagram 44 offer?

Notice subtle negative influences while they are small; do not let what seems minor take hold.

When does the Coming to Meet hexagram apply?

The quiet return of a tempting or corrupting factor that must be checked before it spreads.

Related Hexagrams

Opposite Hexagram

No. 24 · Return

Every line changed to its opposite — the mirror situation.

Reversed Hexagram

No. 43 · Breakthrough

The same figure turned upside down — the view from the other side.